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A frequently asked question on the Forum is "How much to take a Taxi from the Airport to a particular Hotel?” Rates for Zones 1, 2 and 3 (see below for hotels included in zones) current as of August, 2014.

At the Puerto Vallarta airport, taxi fares are federally regulated and non- negotiable and they are priced in pesos. One can pay in dollars (American) but it is better to pay in pesos since you will save money, as the exchange rate they give you on those dollars will not be as good as what the ATMs in the Airport Lobby will give you. So, wize to visit the ATM machine first.

Taxi and Van rates are per vehicle, not per person. A taxi can accommodate 1-3 people plus luggage. Otherwise you will need a larger vehicle. But always ask. Some cabs will provide roof racks, etc. You may not need a van.

When you go through Immigration, you will proceed to get your luggage, as in any airport. Just before the luggage belt, you will see luggage carts. They are free (no deposit). Take as many as you need. because there are no porters until later.

When you get your luggage, you have to proceed through a scanner. All your luggage (inluding purses, but no coats, belts, shoes, etc) must be put on a belt to be scanned. After they go through the scanner you put them back on your cart(s) and push a button. If you get a Green light you proceed, if you get a Red light you proceed onward with your carts, towards the tables to have your bags opened and checked.

Please note, still no porters. The porters are no longer just after Customs (as of January 3, 2013). They are after the Timeshare area.

You then proceed to your left with your luggage and through the Timeshare area (often called the Tank). There are at least two different rooms separated by sliding doors. You will see counters on both sides of the rooms staffed by people in what look like uniforms. Some of them will approach you.

Please note that YOU DO NOT HAVE TO STOP!!! Some enterprising salespeople will tell you have to, but, pay no attention. Tell them " No you don´t have to stop here". Keep walking and exit the final set of sliding doors. You will see a taxi booth on your immediate right, people waiting for passengers on the other side of the glass wall, and, as of January 3rd, 2013, porters on your left. You have to leave your carts there.

If you want an airport taxi, buy a ticket at the booth. Fares are by Zones. tell them where you are going, and get a receipt. It´s a good idea to know in advance in which Zone your hotel/condo is located and what the fare is (see below). You will keep one copy, and your driver will give one to the clerk as you exit the airport. This is your assurance against being overcharged.

You can also pre-book a private transfer from the airport to your destination (some of the available transfer companies listed below):

* For those wanting a lower taxi rate from the airport and having light luggage, you can take a standard Yellow city cab for a lower rate if you exit airport property and take the foot bridge over the main highway, located to the left on exiting the Arrival Terminal. It's a short walk across, with steep ramps on both sides, going up and down. You will be met by a representative of the taxi union on descending the ramp. He will have a clipboard and quote you a rate which will be "approximately" 2/3rds of the Federal Taxi rate, based on your destination. He will then hail a taxi for you. This information is current effective January, 2015.

Below is a list of hotels in each Zone and the fare for each. If your hotel is not listed, or you are staying at a private condo, check out the great Maps at http://www.vallartainfo.com/. And, when you return, please edit this page to update the list to include your Hotel or B&B if it isn´t included.

Rates current as of August 2014

ZONE 1A MARINA VALLARTA

Cab: (1-3 people) $200.00 Van: $380.00 Pesos

Condos like Bay View Grand, Portofino, Shangri La, etc.

Flamingos Vallarta

Casa Velas

Club Regina

Marina del Rey

Marina Golf

Marriott Casa Magna

Mayan Palace

Melia

Velas Vallarta

Villa Vera

Vamar

Westin Hotel

ZONE 1 HOTEL ZONE / DOWNTOWN

Cab: (1-3 people) $215.00 Van: $430.00 Pesos

Buenaventura

Buganvilias

Canto del Sol

Condohotel Villa del Mar

Crown Paradise

Encino

Fiesta Americana

Friendly (Hola)

Grand Venetian Condos

Golden Crown Paradise

Hilton Vallarta

Holiday Inn

Hotel Catedral Vallarta

ICON

Las Palmas Beach Resort

Los Tules

NH Krystal Vallarta

Now Amber / Secrets Vallarta Bay

Peninsula condos

Pescador

Plaza Iguana

Plaza Pelicanos (Club and Grand)

Portonova Plaza

Puerto de Luna

Rosita Hotel

Royal Holiday Club

Rio

Sheraton

Suites La Siesta

Sunset Plaza

Villa del Palmar

Villa Premiere

ZONE 2 OLD TOWN / ROMANTIC ZONE

Cab: (1-3 people) $286.00 Van: $572.00 Pesos

Casa Isabel

Casa Andrea

Casa Corazon

Conchas Chinas

Costa Sur

Costa Vida

Casa Doña Susana

El Dorado Condos

Grand Miramar

Hotel Emperador

Hyatt Ziva (formerly Dreams)

La Terraza Inn

Lindo Mar

Los Arcos Suites

La Palapa Condos

Loma del Mar Condos

Mercurio

Molino de Agua Condos

Playa Los Arcos

Pinnacle Condos

San Marino

Selva Romantica Condos

Tropicana

Vallarta Sun Hotel/Suites

One Beach Street Condos

Posada de Roger

Torre de Oro (formerly The Abbey)

Vallarta Shores

Villa Vista

Vista del Sol Condos

ZONE 2 SOUTHERN NUEVO VALLARTA See above Zone 2 rates

Costa Vallarta

Dreams Villamagna

Grand Velas

Marina Fiesta

Marival

Mayan Palace

Mayan Sea Garden

Hard Rock Hotel

Occidental

Paradise Village

Solare

Villa Varadero

ZONE 3 NORTHERN NUEVO VALLARTA

Cab (1-3 people) $341.00 Van: $671.00 Pesos

Bel Air

Royal Decameron

RIUs (Palace, Jalisco, Vallarta)

Samba

Villa del Palmar Flamingos

ZONE 3 MISMALOYA

(please see above for Zone 3 Fares)

Best Western Plus Suites

Condo Las Penas

Gemelas

Girasol Sur

Barcelo La Jolla Mismaloya

Playa Esmeralda

Playa Fiesta

ZONE 4 PUNTA MITA (not sure if these are current - please update if you have new information)

Four Seasons, St. Regis, Porta Fortuna, Hacienda de Mita (plus anything inside the Punta Mita Development ) as well as any condos or hotels in the town outside (El Faro, Punta Vista, El Anclote Condos, Hotel des Artistes).

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